In Chiavenna in a "crotto"
filled by Giulia
Chiavenna, Sondrio, rose on a large landslide, which detached from the south in very remote times. The boulders on the slope gave origin to Crotti. Between the cracks of these rocks blowing a stream of air at constant temperature, both summer and winter, around 8 ° C, making it so warm in winter and cool in summer.
These cavities, not to be confused with ordinary cellars, are great for storing wine and other typical products. Around these cavities the chiavennasca built small buildings with room and a fireplace where you are in good company makes an appointment to taste the local products: pizzoccheri, taragna polenta, grilled, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables ... all washed down with good red wine . More than eighty are the Crotti in Valchiavenna
In Crotto Giovanantoni of St. John in Chiavenna an inscription of 1781 makes clear the spirit of these "inns". "It sells wine and keeps bono choir of humanity." Friendly atmosphere in a scene on a human scale.
In particular, during the first weekend of September in Chiavenna is the traditional festival of Crotti. Do not miss it
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